Social media and events are a great pairing, whether that event be a conference, trade show, fundraiser, concert, group event or wedding. In fact, with the right strategy and tools, event organizers and promoters can harness the power of social media to attract attendees, increase engagement and extend the reach and long-term value of their [...]
I’ll be honest, I don’t know what’s going on with Google Alerts. Earlier this year many of us noticed that we weren’t seeing the alerts that we should. Google just didn’t seem to be alerting us as often as it once did. Then Google killed Reader and there was speculation that Alerts was next. And now [...]
Get a head start this summer by keeping up with the latest digital marketing events around PDX. This June, get ‘schooled’ by the local marketing pros at Portland’s Digital Marketing Conference where you can join in on bootcamps for content marketing, optimizing social media efforts, digital experience strategy, and more! Save $50 off admission fees with [...]
Social media, smartphones, geolocation, mobile, and clouds. The digital space is ever in flux and we all play a critical role in its evolution. What’s beyond the current landscape as we know it? That’s exactly what Robert Scoble and Shell Israel will be exploring in their new collaboration entitled The Age of Context: How it [...]
Survey Monkey and digital marketing firm iAcquire recently collided forces to determine holistic search behaviors. This survey, which was repurposed into an infographic, covers mobile search and social network usage on mobile devices. Here are some key points: * 70 percent of mobile searches lead to an action on a website within the hour * [...]
Get a head start this summer by keeping up with the latest digital marketing events around PDX. This June, get ‘schooled’ by the local marketing pros at Portland’s Digital Marketing Conference where you can join in on bootcamps for content marketing, optimizing social media efforts, digital experience strategy, and more! Save $50 off admission fees with [...]
The SoMe Awards gala in May was a blast. Congratulations to all the winners! Thanks to all who attended and made it another successful event. We are already looking forward to next year’s incredible submissions and ceremony. First, kick start summer with Portland’s Digital Marketing Conference, where boot camps will cover everything from audience targeting to [...]
The Fez Ballroom in downtown Portland was packed last night with social media creatives. Many were hoping to be called to the stage to accept an award recognizing their outstanding achievement in social media. This year’s SoMe Awards were a HUGE success and TMMPDX.COM wants to thank everyone who made the show possible. Sponsors, organizers, [...]
This year’s SoMe Awards are BIGGER than ever and the campaigns that have topped the social media charts have been REVEALED! All of the finalists are listed below, TMM congratulates all of the nominees! The WINNERS will be announced at the gala event on May 16th. We can hardly wait! The annual Portland event has [...]
May offers two excellent events in the Portland. Start with eMarketing Summit to get fresh on strategies, concepts and tools. Read on to get TMMPDX’s exclusive promo code for discounted entry. Don’t miss the 5th Annual SoMe Awards on May 16th at the Fez Ballroom where we’ll be honoring the best and brightest in social [...]
Help your marketing strategy bloom with new ideas from this month’s educational seminars, conferences, and even a number of classes offered at PSU. Register for the 9th Annual eMarketing Summit with TMM’s promo code ‘TMMPDX89” and receive almost 20% off your ticket price. Attend ISITE’s panel discussion on Personas, Formic Media’s Digital Tools for Businesses, or [...]
![Digital Marketing Infographic Series: Diving Into Search Behavior [Infographic]](http://www.tmmpdx.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/LOCHTEPHELPS2-150x150.jpg "Digital Marketing Infographic Series: Diving Into Search Behavior [Infographic]")
Here is the first of a three-part series featuring compelling infographics based upon digital marketing research data. The graphic below answers the quintessential marketing questions, “What do people search for?”, “Who looks at second page SERP results?” and “Are paid search listings effective?” The results may be SURPRISING! Here’s what the study uncovered: More than 40 [...]
March brings three solid events to attend and follow. First, it’s that time of year when droves flock to Austin for SXSW. This year’s SXSW Interactive will showcase interactive awards, gaming and emerging technology. Next, Search Marketing is hitting the west coast with SMX West in San Jose. Participate in sessions on SEO, PPC, social [...]
Whether you are planning on traveling or staying in, there’s something for everyone this month. We’re focusing on search, content marketing, and social media. Join industry experts in Portland, OR at SearchFest 2013 to get up-to-date strategies and advancements in all things search and social. Read on to get TMMPDX’s exclusive promo code. Don’t miss [...]
There’s a lot of talk lately of Google having finally killed SEO through their Panda and Penguin algorithms, which continue to ensnare more and more websites with every new update. So is SEO really (finally) dead? When you look at some of the Google organic traffic losses that companies have faced since the very first [...]
Happy New Year from TMM! We hope you enjoyed a fun and productive 2012. Another year passes and new topics in the ever-changing digital landscape move closer to the forefront. Start the year off right with our January picks. Dig deep, get innovative and take away practical solutions at Webtrends Engage in San Francisco. We [...]
It’s been a whirlwind of a year and I’d like to take the time to thank you all for being great readers and supporters! December events to close out 2012 include Launching Your Mobile App Marketing Strategy at Bridgeport Brewery, a Social Media Power Hour at Besthq, and learn about the changes Google made this year at [...]
Social media and events are a great pairing, whether that event be a conference, trade show, fundraiser, concert, group event or wedding. In fact, with the right strategy and tools, event organizers and promoters can harness the power of social media to attract attendees, increase engagement and extend the reach and long-term value of their [...]
I’ll be honest, I don’t know what’s going on with Google Alerts. Earlier this year many of us noticed that we weren’t seeing the alerts that we should. Google just didn’t seem to be alerting us as often as it once did. Then Google killed Reader and there was speculation that Alerts was next. And now [...]
Ever eavesdrop on the next table at a business lunch? It’s amazing what you can learn about individuals just by listening to their contributions to the conversation. The Bragger keeps talking about the new product he’s developing. The Questioner draws others into the discussion. The Critic tells a hilarious story about a dumb mistake made [...]
The SoMe Awards gala in May was a blast. Congratulations to all the winners! Thanks to all who attended and made it another successful event. We are already looking forward to next year’s incredible submissions and ceremony. First, kick start summer with Portland’s Digital Marketing Conference, where boot camps will cover everything from audience targeting to [...]
Ever wonder how web users holistically feel about social privacy? How they are influenced to make a purchase or take action through social media? And, what the average “user” looks like by social network? The second of three infographics, brought to you by iAcquire and SurveyMonkey features social behavior, and will help unveil how people [...]
TMM is THRILLED to have had a chance to interview Ekaterina Walter, author of the HOT new bestseller ‘Think Like Zuck’. Currently working as a Social Media Innovator for Intel, Ekaterina’s pursuit of building connections, education, and formulating strategies for social business is evident from her impressive resume. From industry speaking engagements, contributing to well-known [...]
Hotmail, one of the very first web-based email services, is the classic example of something that, while it sounds sinister, is actually an incredibly smart way to market something; viral marketing. Indeed viral marketing, like an actual virus, is supposed to spread easily, quickly and silently until, before anyone even knows what has happened, the [...]
In his Sunday chat, Chris Brogan discussed the art of self-promotion and how to approach it gracefully. His points about self-promotion are well suited to expand the discussion to how a brand can join customer conversations successfully. As social media has become an integral part of our campaigns and brand strategies, we marketers are breaking [...]
March brings three solid events to attend and follow. First, it’s that time of year when droves flock to Austin for SXSW. This year’s SXSW Interactive will showcase interactive awards, gaming and emerging technology. Next, Search Marketing is hitting the west coast with SMX West in San Jose. Participate in sessions on SEO, PPC, social [...]
Spring means new beginnings and a great time to recharge your marketing strategies. Attend OEN PubTalk™’s event to hear how local PDX company, Chirpify, revolutionized e-commerce transactions by providing a frictionless transaction process through social media. Learn about Conversion Rate Optimization, which companies are using social media successfully at How to Think Like Zuck, and [...]
Happy New Year from TMM! We hope you enjoyed a fun and productive 2012. Another year passes and new topics in the ever-changing digital landscape move closer to the forefront. Start the year off right with our January picks. Dig deep, get innovative and take away practical solutions at Webtrends Engage in San Francisco. We [...]
There’s been much discussion lately about the importance of storytelling in good marketing and how we marketers need to embrace it; however, not much has been written about how to properly architect a story for maximum impact. Admittedly, I’m a recovering English major who spent much of my academic life trying to master the short [...]
Survey Monkey and digital marketing firm iAcquire recently collided forces to determine holistic search behaviors. This survey, which was repurposed into an infographic, covers mobile search and social network usage on mobile devices. Here are some key points: * 70 percent of mobile searches lead to an action on a website within the hour * [...]
March brings three solid events to attend and follow. First, it’s that time of year when droves flock to Austin for SXSW. This year’s SXSW Interactive will showcase interactive awards, gaming and emerging technology. Next, Search Marketing is hitting the west coast with SMX West in San Jose. Participate in sessions on SEO, PPC, social [...]
Spring means new beginnings and a great time to recharge your marketing strategies. Attend OEN PubTalk™’s event to hear how local PDX company, Chirpify, revolutionized e-commerce transactions by providing a frictionless transaction process through social media. Learn about Conversion Rate Optimization, which companies are using social media successfully at How to Think Like Zuck, and [...]
The Smarter Side of Mobile: Data Collection through Wireless Sensor Networks Mobile devices are at the center of our everyday lives. Society has increasingly grown dependent up these devices. We rely on our phones or tablets to schedule our activities, conduct research, make purchases, and stay connected with our digital network. Mobile technology is becoming [...]
This year’s Seattle Interactive Conference covered the theme of Game-Changers following three tracks of digital, design, and develop. This event brought together an impressive team of speakers, panelists, and artists from various industries creating a unique buzz and energy in the air over both days. TMM was there mixing it up and tweeting live coverage. [...]
It’s difficult to find a business today that isn’t somehow engaged in some type of digital marketing. Unfortunately, many businesses deploy digital marketing tactics without ever feeling a positive return on investment. Many of these business decision makers are left feeling uneasy about increasing their digital marketing budgets. What’s the problem? Far to often, businesses [...]
Here’s TMM’s weekly round-up of the juiciest marketing news, updates and gossip from around the web. Trending articles this week include PRISM, Twitter’s release of analytics, optimizing social search, and Facebook hashtags. Enjoy! TMM Team Picks: Lisa Peyton | @lisapeyton | TMM Executive Editor: #tmmTV: Google denies claims they provided broad access to the government, googleblog.blogspot.com [...]
Here’s TMM’s weekly round-up of the juiciest marketing news, updates and gossip from around the web. Trending articles this week include the social campaign that generated 12 million Twitter interactions in 1 day, Social Media in Education, Google’s New Content Experiments API, and leading Social Entrepreneurs. Enjoy! TMM Team Picks: Lisa Peyton | @lisapeyton [...]
Here’s TMM’s weekly round-up of the juiciest marketing news, updates and gossip from around the web, enjoy! #tmmTV NEW Episode We’re very excited to announce our new #tmmTV YouTube series for marketing professionals and business owners looking to get the inside scoop on the fast paced world of digital marketing. Please view our latest LIVE [...]
Social media, smartphones, geolocation, mobile, and clouds. The digital space is ever in flux and we all play a critical role in its evolution. What’s beyond the current landscape as we know it? That’s exactly what Robert Scoble and Shell Israel will be exploring in their new collaboration entitled The Age of Context: How it [...]
Here’s TMM’s weekly round-up of the juiciest marketing news, updates and gossip from around the web, enjoy! #tmmTV NEW Episode We’re very excited to announce our new #tmmTV YouTube series for marketing professionals and business owners looking to get the inside scoop on the fast paced world of digital marketing. Please view our latest LIVE [...]
Here’s TMM’s weekly round-up of the juiciest marketing news, updates and gossip from around the web, enjoy! #tmmTV NEW Episode We’re very excited to announce our new #tmmTV YouTube series for marketing professionals and business owners looking to get the inside scoop on the fast paced world of digital marketing. Please view our latest LIVE [...]
#tmmTV SoMe Awards Edition: Chris Brogan, Stephanie Stricklen Cindy King and Ric Dragon
#tmmTV SoMe Awards Edition: Chris Brogan, Stephanie Stricklen Cindy King and Ric Dragon Welcome to #tmmTV SoMe Awards Edition! Our guest panelists include: – Stephanie Stricklen, SoMe Award emcee, KGW New Anchor – Chris Brogan, SoMe Award Hall of Fame Award winner and CEO and President of Human Business Works. His latest book is called [...]
#tmmTV Portland Female Executives Edition: Interview with Raime Merriman
This broadcast features Portland marketing executive, Raime Merriman. She discusses her role as president of Portland Female Executives or PDXfX.org. Learn how to get involved with this supportive women’s group as Raime discusses details about their upcoming events, volunteer opportunities and open board positions. We are also joined by TMMPDX Senior Editor, Heather English, who [...]
#tmmTV Portland State University Digital Marketing Strategies Certificate Program Edition
In this webcast you will learn about Portland’s own digital marketing certificate program. Part of Portland State’s Professional Development Center, the certificate includes 5 courses that prepare industry professionals to implement successful digital marketing campaigns. PSU instructor, Lisa Peyton, is joined by program grads Sarah Pierce, Hannah Meuser, Julia Tucker and Heather [...]
#tmmTV Searchfest Edition: aimClear’s Merry Morud fields Facebook questions and heads to Portland
In this special edition of #tmmTV, TMMPDX Senior Editor, Joel Bornzin interviews Merry Morud from aimClear. Merry will be presenting at Searchfest on February 22nd in downtown Portland. Use discount code TMMPDX for $50 bucks off registration. In this 30 min interview you will learn: Break down of different Facebook ad units Why targeting is [...]
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